Aurora remembers 9/11
A giant flag is suspended from two Aurora Fire Department truck September 11 at the city memorial ceremony honoring civilians and first responders who died in Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Diabetes Club’s first ‘Craft & Vendor Fair’, a success; gala dinner “Light the Way for a Cure”, set for November 6
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s first “Craft & Vendor Fair”, held September 12, in Rosary College Prep’s Gymnasium, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, in Aurora, was a success! “Craft & Vendor Fair”, chairperson, Sue Hubrick, and her committee are already working on next year’s fall event. Members
Building a stronger Library through staff development
Last Friday, the Aurora Public Library District was closed for Staff Development Day, an annual event where staff take the day to learn, connect, and have a little fun. With more than 160 employees working across three locations and a bookmobile, our staff bring a wide range of expertise to
John: One man’s journey into being a friendly companion
Those who enter the world of an isolated elderly person, sharing in their day-to-day pains and frustrations, and who follow alongside their journey, are an exemplary and compassionate group. Senior Services Associates, Inc. calls them Friendly Visitors. Their companions know they as saints. John Aman of Montgomery is one such
Reader’s Commentary: Lessons to learn from Venezuela’s socialist history
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda It will always be important to study history so that we can learn from our past. If we learn the patterns, it is more likely we won’t repeat the tragedies mankind has inflicted upon itself through the ages. As George Santayana so famously said. “Those who
LWV of Central Kane County Marks National Voter Registration Day with Student-Focused Events at Oswego East High School and Waubonsee Community College
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County (lwvckcil.com) announced that there are National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day events planned with Oswego East High School and Waubonsee Community College. National Voter Registration Day, which falls on September 15th, is an annual nonpartisan civic holiday that brings together
Diabetes Club’s first ‘Craft & Vendor Fair’, Sept. 12; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley to promote diabetes awareness, at Rosary College Prep
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will host its first “Craft & Vendor Fair”, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Rosary College Prep’s Gymnasium (formerly Rosary High School), 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, in Aurora, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. “Craft & Vendor Fair”, chairperson, Sue Hubrick, and her
Japanese disc/Frisbee dogs guests visit the Kiwanis Club of Aurora
Japanese guests visit the Kiwanis Club of Aurora with their disc/Frisbee dogs September 1.
Final Aurora Alley Art Fest
A large crowd gathers to peruse the many artist booths the 16th, and final, Alley Art Fest, August 29, on Water Street Mall and Downer Place in Aurora.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet September 9; DCFV’s first ‘Craft & Vendor Fair’, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Rosary College Prep, in Aurora
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s September membership meeting Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m., and
Naperville Last Fling, Labor Day Parade
The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling, a family-friendly community festival, will take place Labor Day Weekend, September 4-7 along Jackson Avenue, between Ewing Street and Main Street in Downtown Naperville. The Last Fling will offer a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: Music, food and beverage vendors,
Aurora unseals 100-year-old time capsule
A vintage bible, photos, newspaper clippings, and other historic items were recovered from a 100-year-old Aurora Masonic lodge time capsule, which was unsealed Saturday, Aug. 22. Approximately 50 people attended the two-hour evening event on the lawn at the Grand Army of the Republic Hall and Military Museum, 23 E.
DCFV’s ‘Meet & Great’ at Aurora Farmers Market, Aug. 29; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s ‘Craft & Vendor Fair’, Sept. 12, at Rosary College Prep
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s August “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Aurora Farmers Market, “Dog Days”, from 8 a.m. to noon, 65 S. Water Street, in downtown
Arts funding is next step for Aurora’s art scene to level up
Alley Art Festival is set to be an afternoon of local art along Water Street Mall and Downer Place Saturday, Aug. 29 from noon to 5 p.m.. This is the fourth article in a series about the event that is ending this year. I turned 50 this August, and I’ve
Montgomery’s new Chief of Police sings at Montgomery Fest
Montgomery’s new Chief of Police, Chris Burne, sings ‘It’s a Great Day to be Alive’ with Whiskey Road August 16 during Montgomery Fest.
Plano Methodist ice cream social
Plano Methodist Church’s Fellowship Committee members and Church members enjoy the annual ice cream social August 16, after the Sunday worship service
Unity of Fox Valley congregation to celebrate 50 years
Unity of Fox Valley, a Batavia congregation that started in a kitchen back in 1973, will celebrate 50 years with a special gala and a public concert over Labor Day weekend. The congregation will celebrate its 50th year with a special weekend of good food, music, and plenty of surprises
Diabetes Club members hear from Dr. Kinsley Jin; ‘Meet & Greet’ at Aurora Farmers Market, Aug. 29
By Russ George(See photo on page 8) Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their August membership meeting, August 12, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Guest speaker for this month’s meeting was Diabetes Club member, Dr. Kinsley Jin, from Aunt Martha’s Aurora Healthcare,
Wesley United Methodist Church blesses backpacks
Reverend Tammy Scott, right, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, blesses school backpacks and adult briefcases Sunday, Aug. 16.
Prayer shawl for college-bound student
Oswego East High 2026 grad Nathan Cristaunjaya, left, receives a prayer shawl Sunday, Aug. 16, from Reverend Tammy Scott, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.